Apply for Work Visa O-1 to USA

The US O-1 Visa is a work visa that you need if you have exceptional credentials and recognized achievements in, for example, science, education, business, sports, the arts, or the film and television industry. The visa is used by people who have achieved a high level of national or international recognition in their field.

At Alla Visum you can get help with your application for the US O-1 Visa. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.

About US O-1 Visa to USA

The U.S. O-1 Temporary Worker Visa is a U.S. work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or documented success in their professional field. The visa is often used by scientists, entrepreneurs, business executives, artists, musicians, athletes, actors, and other specialists who can show that they belong to the top in their field.

There are two main categories. The O-1A is intended for people in science, education, business and sports. The O-1B is intended for people in the arts and film and television industries.

Unlike many other U.S. work visas, the O-1 visa is not subject to any annual quota or lottery process. The visa is normally granted for the period of the project, assignment or employment in question, usually up to three years initially. After that, extensions can normally be granted one year at a time.

You will need the following documents to apply:

• Completed visa application
• Copy of passport information page
• The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
• Visa photo
• Approved petition by USCIS through employer, agent, or sponsor in the U.S.
• Documentation attesting to exceptional merit, awards, publications, recognitions, or other significant achievements
• Documents proving the intended assignment or employment in the United States

The United States can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.

How to Apply for US O-1 Visa?

The US O-1 Visa is a petition-based application and the process normally consists of two separate steps. In the first step, the U.S. employer, agent, or sponsor must file a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS examines, among other things, the applicant's qualifications, documented achievements, professional background, and whether the requirements for O-1A or O-1B are met. This step often requires extensive documentation that proves the applicant's exceptional competence and recognition in their field. USCIS must approve the petition before the process can move on to the next step.

Once the petition has been approved by USCIS, the applicant can proceed with the visa application at the U.S. embassy in Sweden. In this step, the applicant fills out the visa application, pays the visa fee, schedules the interview, and submits the documents required by the embassy. The embassy reviews the approved petition along with the applicant's documentation before the visa can be issued.

Since the US O-1 Visa consists of both a USCIS petition and a subsequent visa application, it is important that the entire process is planned correctly from the start. At Alla Visum, we can help you through the entire process – from preparing documentation for the USCIS petition to the visa application and interview at the U.S. embassy. We help you ensure that the right documents are submitted in the right step and reduce the risk of delays, additions and unnecessary problems during the processing.

Rules for US O-1 Visa

The US O-1 Visa is intended for individuals with extraordinary ability or recognized achievements in their professional field

Important rules to know:

• The visa is granted for the duration of the assignment or employment, usually up to 3 years
• An extension can normally be granted for one year at a time if the assignment continues
• The O-1A is intended for people in science, education, business and sports
• The O-1B is intended for people in the arts and film and television industries
• The visa normally requires a U.S. employer, agent, or sponsor
• The visa is not subject to any annual quota or lottery process
• The final decision is always made by U.S. immigration authorities
• Extensions can often be applied for at U.S. immigration authorities

Are you a Swedish citizen?

If you are a Swedish citizen and have achieved a high level of recognition in your professional field, the US O-1 Visa may be a suitable option for working in the United States. Since the application requires extensive documentation and a USCIS petition, we recommend that the process be started well in advance.

Embassy of Sweden in United States

The embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C. helps Swedish citizens with consular issues. For questions about U.S. work visas, we recommend contacting All Visas for assistance with the application process.

United States embassy in Sweden

The U.S. Embassy in Stockholm is responsible for visa interviews and consular services. If you need to apply for the US O-1 Visa, we recommend that you contact All Visas. We will help you check which documents are required, fill in the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the requirements of the authorities before submitting the application.